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ANNOUNCEMENT At the start of the meeting, the Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
The Mayor and Members expressed their condolences on the passing of Shane O’Hanlon, Dublin GAA selector.
The Mayor and Members expressed their deepest condolences to Councillor John Walsh on the recent passing of his mother. |
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council Meeting held on Tuesday 16th January 2024 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Tuesday 16th January 2024 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor P. Conroy and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Tuesday 16th January 2024 be ADOPTED.”
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Nominations |
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Filling of casual vacancy on Fingal County Council following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The Mayor, Councillor A. Henchy, thanked Councillor P. Rane for her contribution and dedication over the past five years.
The report by the Chief Executive, setting out the required procedures, which had been circulated was READ.
The nomination of Steve O’Reilly to fill the casual vacancy was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison and seconded by Councillor T. Leddy.
In accordance with Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended, Steve O’Reilly was co-opted as a Member of Fingal County Council.
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Appointment of one Member to the Planning Strategic Transport & Infrastructure Development Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor. T. Leddy and AGREED:
“That Councillor Steve O’Reilly be appointed to the Planning Strategic Transport & Infrastructure Development Strategic Policy Committee.”
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Appointment of one Member to Fingal Biodiversity Forum following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor. T. Leddy and AGREED:
“That Councillor Steve O’Reilly be appointed to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum.”
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Appointment of one Member to Hansfield Strategic Development Zone Steering Group following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor. T. Leddy and AGREED:
“That Councillor Steve O’Reilly be appointed to the Hansfield Strategic Development Zone Steering Group.”
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Appointment of one Member to the Sports Partnership Committee following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor. T. Leddy and AGREED:
“That Councillor Steve O’Reilly be appointed to the Sports Partnership Committee.”
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Appointment of one Member to Base Enterprise Centre following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor. T. Leddy and AGREED:
“That Councillor Steve O’Reilly be appointed to the Base Enterprise Centre.”
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Nomination of one Member to Membership of Beaumont Hospital Board following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane It was AGREED to defer this item to the March meeting. |
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED:
“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 51, Questions numbered 3 to 16 be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor H. Mahony - Funding for The Arts |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Public Participation Network (PPN) Registration |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Notice of Enquiry - Vacant and Derelict Buildings |
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Councillor D. Healy - Online systems available for reporting issues to this Council |
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Councillor B. Manton - Audit of Tenancies in Social Housing |
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Councillor B. Manton - Bridging loans for housing energy retrofit |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Agreeing specific specification of Speed ramps |
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Councillor B. Ryan - daa - Complaints - Aircraft Noise |
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Councillor A. Graves - Planned Housing Provisions by this Council over the next three years |
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Councillor A. Graves - Schemes being considered to deliver accommodation specifically for older people |
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Councillor N. Treacy - Report on Process for Residents downsizing from 4 and 3 bed to 2 and 1 bed properties |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Report of the Inter Departmental Group on National Coastal Change Management Strategy |
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Councillor A. Henchy - Update on the uptake of Housing Support Schemes from the Department of Housing |
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Councillor K. Dennison - Postage costs by this Council, Draíocht Arts Centre and Seamus Ennis Centre |
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Report of Committees |
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Report of Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 1st February 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt, seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B meeting held on Thursday 1st February 2024, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Tuesday 6th February 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report from Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on the 6th February 2024, beAPPROVED.”
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Report of Howth Malahide Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 7th February 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor A. Lavin and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth Malahide Services (B) meeting held on Wednesday 7th February 2024 are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 8th February 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy, seconded by Councillor I. Carey and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 8th February 2024, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Financial Matters It was noted there was no business on this item. |
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Proposed Disposal of Properties |
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Notice of Proposed disposal of Lands at Stephenstown Industrial Estate to Hannon Pharma Link Warehousing The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy and seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and RESOLVED:
“That lands at Stephenstown Industrial Estate, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 31st January 2024, be disposed of to Hannon Pharma Link Warehousing, in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
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Declarations of Roads |
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Barnageeragh Cove, Skerries, Co Dublin The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Vauxhall Street, Balbriggan, Co Dublin The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Drynam Hall, Kinsealy, Co Dublin The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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LADP/011/23 - Proposed development of 18 no. dwellings and associated site works at Rathmore Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Notice of Intention to undertake development by a Local Authority (Fingal County Council) under Section 179A Of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED and the report was NOTED. |
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Part 8 of the PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended). Proposed development of Public Playground at Laurel Lodge Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor P. Conroy, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh, and AGREED. |
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Part 8 of the PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended). Proposed improvements to Corduff Park, Dublin 15 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley, seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy, and AGREED.
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Proposed Amendments to the Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) (County of Fingal) Bye-Laws 2020 - Damastown Way, Dublin 15
The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and AGREED:
Fingal County Council, in exercise with the powers conferred on it by Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 (No. 44 of 2004), as amended by Section 6 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (No. 25 of 2010), and Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 2016 (No. 21 of 2016) and following consultation with An Garda Síochána, makes the following Special Speed Limit Bye-Law 2024.
Reduction of Speed Limit from 60kmph to 50kmph at Damastown Way, Dublin 15
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Draft Climate Action Plan 2024 - 2029 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
The Mayor Councillor A. Henchy advised the Members that two motions were received, it was AGREED to take the motions at this time.
The following motion in the name of Councillor A. Tormey was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary:
“That Fingal County Council liaises with the Office of Public Works to set up a means to facilitate regular engagement between the OPW, councillors, and council officials about flood risk and defence.”
Report: If this motion is passed it will be forwarded to the OPW. However, it should be noted that the OPW are undertaking a review of their Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment for the state and this process presents an opportunity for the members to engage with the OPW regarding flooding risk in Fingal.
Following discussions, the motion was AGREED.
The following motion in the name of Councillor I. Carey was proposed by Councillor I. Carey and seconded by Councillor P. Conroy:
“To include an action for transport-related emissions as follows: Action: Publish in annual progress reports of the LACAP, any publicly available figures relating to Dublin Airport emissions, and invite the daa to provide progress updates and plans to meet the national carbon neutrality objective. Indicator: figures published annually Action Holder: ECAAT Timeframe: Annually”
Following discussions, the motion was AGREED.
It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and RESOLVED:
“That the Climate Action Plan 2024 – 2029 is hereby ADOPTED.”
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Presentation on 2023 Architectural Conservation Grants A presentation was given to the Members by Helena Bergin, Senior Executive Architectural Conservation Officer. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Draft Economic Development Strategy The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was given to the Members by Mr. Andrew Webb from Grant Thornton.
The Mayor Councillor A. Henchy advised the Members that two motions were received.
The following motion in the name of Councillor I. Carey was proposed by Councillor I. Carey and seconded by Councillor P. Conroy:
“Under Objective 1 – Sustainable Fingal, the draft Economic Development Strategy be amended to include the following Action –
Action 1.1.5 To monitor and identify economic forecasts or trends which may impact the local economy and work proactively with relevant Agencies and Stakeholders in the development of just transition planning within the Fingal economy that minimises the impact of the move towards a carbon-neutral economy on businesses and communities.”
Report: The motion proposes to include an Action that is consistent with the objectives of the draft Economic Development Strategy. It is in order that the Motion be agreed.
Following discussions, the motion was AGREED.
The following motion in the name of Councillor B. McDonagh was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh and seconded by Councillor D. Mulligan:
“That the Draft Fingal Economic Development Strategy be amended at Objective 5.5 text by inserting "and sustainable " after Balanced and "with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents in line with scientific evidence from the WHO in relation to the impact of aircraft noise on human health ".
Resulting in Objective 5.5 Dublin Airport Support the balanced and sustainable development of Dublin Airport, in line with the National Aviation Policy, County Development Plan, Local Area Plan, and other applicable legislation and permissions.
Changing to Objective 5.5 Dublin Airport Support the balanced and sustainable development of Dublin Airport, in line with the National Aviation Policy, County Development Plan, Local Area Plan, and other applicable legislation and permissions and with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents in line with scientific evidence from the WHO in relation to the impact of aircraft noise on human health.”
Report: The insertion of the word “sustainable” is acceptable however much of what is proposed goes further than the National, Regional and County Development Plan Policy and is therefore beyond the remit of the Strategy.
It is proposed that the following more limited amendment would be in line with these policies, would be acceptable and in order that the following be agreed –
To insert the words “and sustainable” after the word balanced and “and "with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents” after the words “applicable legislation and permissions” to read as follows –
“Objective 5.5 Dublin Airport Support the balanced and sustainable development of Dublin Airport, in line with the National Aviation Policy, County Development Plan, Local Area Plan, and other applicable legislation and permissions and with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents.”
Following discussion, Councillor B. McDonagh ACCEPTED the report.
It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, ... view the full minutes text for item F/63/24 |
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Draft Strategic Policy Committee Annual Policy Programme 2024 The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and RESOLVED:
“That the Strategic Policy Committee Annual Policy Programme 2024 is hereby ADOPTED.”
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St. Patrick's Day Events A presentation was given to the Members by Declan Power, Senior Executive Officer. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Chief Executive's Report The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
During discussions on this item it wasAGREED to extend the meeting to conclude Item 30 and take Items 33 and 34.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Conference Report It was noted there was no business on this item.
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Correspondence |
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Letter from Limerick City and Council dated 12th December 2024 - Wind Energy Development The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Limerick and City Council dated 18th December 2023 - Resolution - Joint Policing Committee - Proposal to disband dedicated Community Policing The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Offaly County Council dated 20th December 2023 Resolution - State Lands - Renewable Energy Projects The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Mayo County Council dated 16th January 2024 - Resolution - Co-ordinate the provision of additional services for the communities hosting refugees and international protection applicants The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Carlow County Council dated 22nd January 2024 - Work done by Sports Clubs in non-clár areas - Car parks The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Sligo County Council dated 30th January 2024 - Resolution - Introduce effective laws to prosecute those who wilfully break the law on bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Wexford County Council dated 24th January 2024 re - The Enactment of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 and the illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023 The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence |
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Email of acknowledgement from Minister Ryan's Office re Item 47 Cllr B Manton - Hospital Access by Public Transport (December 2023 Council Meeting) The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 23rd January 2024 from Office of the Taoiseach re Item 33 - Cllr A. Graves - Moore Street Area - November 2022 Council Meeting The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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MOTIONS - STATUTORY FUNCTIONS |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Age appropriate recreational and hang-out space for teenagers - The Space for Play The motion, in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy.
The report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor T. Leddy - Installation of Salt/Grit Bins within Housing Estates The motion, in the name of Councillor T. Leddy was proposed by Councillor T. Leddy and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy.
The report was ACCEPTED.
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Mayor's Business - Councillor A. Henchy |
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Councillor A. Henchy - Fingal Public Relations Campaign on Housing |
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Councillor C. Boland - Planning Breaches in respect of daa Lands |
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Councillor A. Tormey - Register of Management Companies |
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Councillor JK Onwumereh - Fingal County Wide Sports Recognition Event |
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Councillor E. O'Brien - All-weather Playing Facilities Across Fingal |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Dedicated Phone Number to Report Anti-social Behaviour |
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Councillor H. Mahony - Accessible Playground Equipment for all Playgrounds constructed from 1st January 2024 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Third Party Audit - Appeals and Complaints Systems |
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Councillor A Lavin - Vacant and Derelict Grants received by this Council in 2023 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Impact of Noise from the M50 Motorway |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Safe Universal Access for all Railway Stations |
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